Dengue may rise if rival mosquitoes don’t mate
U. FLORIDA (US) — If female yellow fever mosquitoes start snubbing the courtship efforts of Asian tiger males, their numbers could rise, increasing the threat of dengue in Florida, experts say. Continue…
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Tourists’ photos could aid whale shark research
U. FLORIDA (US) — Whale sharks are the world’s largest fish, but the body of scientific knowledge surrounding them is surprisingly small. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 27, 2012 12:06 - 2 Comments
High tunnels yield better blueberries
U. FLORIDA (US) — High tunnel structures could shield Florida’s $80 million blueberry crop from freeze damage and promote earlier fruit ripening, new research suggests. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 8, 2012 13:08 - 0 Comments
The secret to a tastier tomato
U. FLORIDA (US) — Without the enzyme CXE1, tomatoes might not be so tasty, a new study finds. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Feb 5, 2010 12:10 - 0 Comments
Sizable snail threatens endangered bird
U. FLORIDA (US)—A huge South American snail is wreaking havoc on its predator, the snail kite, an endangered Everglades bird of prey. (more…)
